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 Hoist v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hoisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Hoisting.]  To raise; to lift; to elevate; esp., to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.
    They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails.   --Pope.
    Hoisting him into his father's throne.   --South.
 Hoisting engine, a steam engine for operating a hoist.